snappy

Snappy is an English adjective meaning quick, lively, or crisp in style or execution. It is commonly used to describe fast performance, witty remarks, or attire that is stylish and well put together. The word derives from snap with the -y suffix and carries connotations of brisk efficiency.

In computing, Snappy refers to a data compression library developed by Google. Snappy emphasizes speed and low CPU usage over achieving the smallest possible size, and provides a simple interface to compress and decompress data in memory or on disk, typically in a lossless manner. The library is designed to be fast and lightweight, with broad language bindings. It has been adopted in projects such as LevelDB, RocksDB, and Hadoop, where fast decompression is valuable.

In everyday language, snappy can describe a quick, sharp, or witty quality, as in a snappy comeback or a snappy dresser. The term often carries a positive connotation of efficiency or style, and can be used in branding to suggest speed or crispness.